Corrections Officer 3 - SCI Fayette

THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2024-79615-47230. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM MARCH 20, 2024 TO APRIL 2, 2024, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Are you a confident leader with an ability to train subordinate staff to work to their full potential? If this sounds like you, and you would like a career in the field of corrections, then this may be the opportunity that you have been looking for. The PA Department of Corrections is searching for a Corrections Officer 3 for the State Correctional Institution (SCI), Fayette. This position provides supervisory work to subordinate staff responsible for the care, custody, and control of inmates on an assigned shift in the institution. Apply today and join the DOC for a rewarding career with advancement opportunities.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A Corrections Officer 3 supervises subordinate officers and ensures that all assigned duties are within compliance of policies, procedures, and regulations governing all aspects of care, custody, and control of inmates at SCI Fayette. You plan, organize, assign, and monitor officer duties; conduct inspections of all areas in your assigned zone to ensure all officers are alert and diligent in the performance of their duties; and complete related Commissioned Officers Daily Inspection Reports. You also monitor officers' assignments so that maximum effectiveness can be achieved with a minimum of personnel. In addition, you conduct semi-annual and annual employee performance evaluations, conduct interviews for prospective subordinate staff, provide training to new subordinate staff, and ensure that trainees are utilized at their appropriate level of training phase.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40-hour work week
• Work hours are to be determined. Schedule will include rotating days off.
• This position is eligible for retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. Applicants who are new to the Commonwealth will start employment at $52,306 annually (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Corrections Officer 2 (Commonwealth job title); or
• Four years of experience in corrections security work in a Pennsylvania state or county corrections facility. (Note: Persons seeking employment under this option will be required to successfully complete, or have completed, a training program conducted by the Department of Corrections.)

Special Requirement:

• This position requires possession of an active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent that is not currently under suspension.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirement:

• You must pass a background investigation.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.

You may only apply/test once for this posting.

Your results will be provided via email.